Service Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Description
Bellingham, WA | Audi | Volkswagen | European brand | Hourly technician | Lube tech | Express tech | Automotive training welcome | Entry level | Pacific Northwest | Whatcom County | Northern Washington | Veterans encouraged to apply | $21 - $25/hr
IS THIS YOU?
- You're a developing technician with some automotive training or hands-on experience, ready to build your skills in a structured dual-brand European store where the work is varied and the path forward is clear
- You take quality seriously even on routine maintenance, you're reliable and self-directed, and you want to grow toward flat-rate service work in a supportive shop environment
WHO WE ARE
Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.
Audi Volkswagen of Bellingham is a dual-brand luxury and import dealership serving the close-knit Whatcom County community. The hourly technician role is a foundational position in the shop -- performing maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on both Audi and Volkswagen vehicles while building the technical skills and platform familiarity that support advancement into flat-rate service work. We hire for work ethic and technical aptitude and invest in certification development from there.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform multi-point vehicle inspections, oil and filter changes, tire rotations, fluid services, wiper replacements, and other scheduled maintenance on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles
- Document inspection findings accurately and communicate concerns clearly to service advisors for guest communication
- Assist with basic repairs and mechanical work under the direction of senior technicians as skill and certification level develops
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout every shift
- Participate in Audi and Volkswagen manufacturer training to develop platform knowledge and advance your certification level
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Prior automotive technician experience, completion of an automotive technology program, or equivalent hands-on mechanical background preferred
- Audi, Volkswagen, or European brand familiarity a plus -- not required, both brands' training programs are supported here
- Reliable, punctual, and takes genuine pride in accurate, thorough maintenance work
- Self-directed with a genuine desire to grow toward flat-rate service work
- Technicians are expected to supply their own personal hand tools and tool storage -- the store provides all special tools, scan tools, battery maintainers, and brand-certified training equipment
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
WHAT WE OFFER
- $21 - $25/hr
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Audi and Volkswagen brand-certified manufacturer training provided -- we invest in your certification development from day one
- Store-provided special tools, scan tools, and battery maintainers -- you bring your personal hand tools, we supply everything else
- Clear progression path -- hourly technicians who develop their skills and certifications move into flat-rate positions
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
WHY AUDI VOLKSWAGEN OF BELLINGHAM
- Two distinct European platforms -- Audi and Volkswagen -- means broader technical exposure than a single-brand store, and that breadth builds a more versatile technician skillset from day one
- A close-knit Whatcom County community where the shop's reputation for quality work is known and recognized -- the technician who does consistent, accurate work here is valued for it
- Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
- Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- define how we treat our technicians and our guests in equal measure
If you're a developing technician ready to build your skills on two European platforms in a well-run Whatcom County store where your progression path is clear and supported -- apply.
Salary Description
$21 - $25/hour